Minutes of TLNA Council Meeting, March 21, 2002

Present: Bauman-Duren, Nett, Brusoe, Weidel, Rybeck, Rideout, Linster, Browder, Calomino, Zychowicz, Shaw, Ingebritson. Also present: Ann O’Brien, David Finet, Patrick McDonnell, Sandra Ward, Ald. Brenda Konkel, MPD June Graber, Deanna Riley sub., Sue Ames, Stephanie Bradley-Williams & Capt. Davenport

Meeting called to order by President at 7:05 pm. Minutes of meeting of 2/21 approved m/s Nett/Weidel. Council seated Brusoe as Community Services Chair m/s Linster/Browder.

Brusoe presented a proposal “Addressing Food Insecurity in the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood.”

Copies were distributed. Ann O’Brien (for Gigi Holland) presented on traffic calming measures on Sherman Avenue. Rideout provided further information. Funds are appropriated and encumbered. Matter is before City Ped/Bike Committee (3/26). Neighborhood support is requested to have this scheduled for discussion at future Ped/Bike meetings. M/S Rideout/Linster to do so. Approved by voice vote.

Alder’s Report: Konkel presented 1) special council meeting 3/26 on budget, 2) State Street plan, rumor that Board of Estimates may delay, 3) Breese Stevens Subcommittee – Konkel & Shaw attended. Shaw requested time at May meeting for discussion on this matter.

David Finet spoke on issue of 18 N. Baldwin Street. He shares many of the concerns in the letter from Quality Collision Body Shop on East Washington, these include number of units (4) on small lot, greenspace, egress to traffic signals and possible flooding. Action at previous meeting was not to sign conditional use permit waiver and have Gary Pressentin come before TLNA Council and discuss project in detail.

President Bauman briefly reported on “Laundro Art” and “Art Walk” scheduled for July 28, to be organized by Sharon Redinger and in conjunction with TLNA Ice Cream Social.

Police Report – Given information provided, the police view Tenney-Lapham as a relatively safe area. Many of the complaints generated deal with “quality of life” issued. As an organization and as residents we are encouraged to use discretion/initiative in solving problems. Being stationary we can observe trends/patterns, while police are responding to situations, often of a crisis nature. The area could benefit from a “liaison officer” who could be consulted with. Currently programs are being fashioned, such as “Safer Bars” that would minimize the “pull” of resources from this and other areas into the downtown. Tenney Park is quiet and the shelter area will be checked with the return of good weather. Graffiti is increasing and the department is working closely with the graffiti abatement team. Am emphasis on traffic safety continues and is reflected with increased citations. The officers fielded a number of questions from the council.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm by m/s Rideout/Linster.

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